[1] It involves the events at George Washington Preparatory High School in South Los Angeles.

The film was later (after Denzel Washington became a superstar) re-released on video under the title Hard Lessons.

[2] The George McKenna Story won a Christopher Award in the category of "Television Specials".

[3] At Rotten Tomatoes the film received two negative reviews from critics.

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